Matt Dolan collects rocks.
He has harvested sandstone from hockey rinks around California, scavenged purple striated granite in the Colorado wilderness, and hounded for agates along Minnesota’s many shores. These milestones offer a physical reminder of a journey from practical experience to applied knowledge. This connection between nature and design reinforces a focus on craft through sensory exploration.
Originally from Minnesota, Matt is a licensed architect in the state of Minnesota. He is part of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and a Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) through the Passive House Institute United States (PHIUS). He graduated from the University of Redlands, CA with bachelors’ degrees in studio art and creative writing. He met his wife Ayla the year between college and graduate school; receiving his M.Arch from the University of Michigan, MI. They live in Delano, MN with their son, two cats (Perrin and Noodles), and dog (Tomo).
A background in construction and continuing education teaches balance. Matt uses his experience in project design and construction estimation to deliver value to owners. Clients expect Architects to create a functional and aesthetic space that fits their personality as well as their basic needs while meeting budgets and schedules. We are trusted to work empathetically by approaching projects with an open mind, a sense of practicality, and a focus on individual desires and concerns.
Our goal is to craft legacies through the manipulation of stone, steel, and timber to better meet client needs. We will earn your trust as we advance original concepts through thoughtful interpretation of programs and inspirations. We will hold ourselves to a high design and documentation standard as we work together to provide architectural services.
Dolan Design for Art 